Before you can lift a loaded barbell, you have to find a bar and load some plates onto it. At some gyms, there’s only one type of bar, and it weighs 45 pounds, and that’s all you need to know. But ...

If you tend to stay on the cardio side of the gym, favoring the elliptical and treadmill, walking over to the weight section can feel a little intimidating. But strength training is important for ...